India to expand LPG pipeline network by 1,800 km at Rs 7,000 crore cost

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has authorised construction of approximately 1,800 kilometres of new LPG pipelines spanning Telangana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Karnataka and Goa. State-owned GAIL (India) Ltd will develop the three projects, which represent a strategic expansion of the country's fuel distribution capabilities.

Once completed, the pipelines will extend India's PNGRB-authorised common-carrier LPG network from roughly 7,700 km to nearly 9,500 km, an expansion of approximately 23.5 per cent. The investment underscores the government's push to modernise energy infrastructure and reduce logistical constraints in fuel distribution.

The expansion addresses a critical vulnerability in India's energy supply chain. The country relies substantially on imported LPG, with shipments arriving at coastal terminals before being transported to consumption centres nationwide. Currently, much of this distribution occurs via road transport, which creates bottlenecks and inefficiencies across the supply chain.

An expanded pipeline network is expected to significantly improve distribution efficiency while enhancing supply resilience. By reducing dependence on road-based transport and enabling direct pipeline connectivity to key consumption regions, the projects will strengthen India's ability to ensure stable LPG availability across the country.